When defendants settle class actions, one of the chief things they are “buying” is peace of mind – the predictability of knowing that litigation is behind them. That is one reason why courts routinely hold that a valid class action settlement is res judicata as to class members. True, class members may “opt out” of […]
CLEVELAND, OH (July 16, 2020) – McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to welcome Jennifer R. Hallos to the firm as a principal in the practice areas of Trusts & Estates, Taxation and Business & Corporate. Hallos has 10 years of experience formulating, reviewing and updating estate plans; drafting wills and trusts; […]
By Christian R. Patno and David M. Cuppage Since Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s announcement that the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has issued a Director’s Order that will close all Ohio bars and restaurants to in-house patrons, and subsequent order of the temporary closure of Ohio’s barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and tattoo parlors due to the ongoing COVID-19 […]
On May 7, Smart Business Dealmakers published an interview with Brian O’Neill, “The Future Of Dealmaking Post-Pandemic Will Need Time To Take Shape.” “As Ohio seeks to reopen its economy in the coming weeks, a significant number of businesses will face a daunting challenge to simply reopen their doors to customers,” Brian said. “Many are not going to […]
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Principal and Leading Employment Attorney in Ohio, Ann-Marie Ahern, has been interviewed extensively by Time Magazine about the legal rights of employees who must go back to work but are afraid to because of COVID-19. To read the full article, please click here
You owe it to your business and yourself to have your claim reviewed at no risk by an attorney, not an insurance agent. McCarthy Lebit is currently offering a no-cost assessment, and pursued claims will be done on a no-fee-unless-you-win basis. Our service will be headed by Super Lawyers® Ohio Top 10 attorney, Christian R. […]
By Richard Rabb As the global pandemic and outbreaks of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) develop around us, the health and safety of our children is at the forefront of our concerns. Individuals across the United States are encouraged to practice social distancing as much as possible. However, divorced parents with shared custody arrangements may have differing […]
By Adam Glassman The Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule for the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program”). Information about the Program was released quickly and led to rampant speculation and self-interpretation. The new SBA guidance attempts to resolve some of the ambiguity and better defines how the Program loans will be administered. Application […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Legal expert Rob Glickman of McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, says he plans on assisting small business owners in identifying and navigating through the changes and challenges they’re facing due to COVID-19. Don’t assume you’re in the clear when it comes to your contract Companies run the risk of defaulting on their lease […]
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many individuals to review estate plans. A review should include one’s will, trust, financial power of attorney, advanced directives and beneficiary designations to confirm that existing documents are appropriate and consistent with one’s intentions. Equally as important is to review those named as an agent, fiduciary, or beneficiary to […]
After significant deliberation and debate, the CARES Act has been signed into law by President Trump. It constitutes the United States’ largest stimulus package ever, in an amount greater than $2 trillion, aimed at boosting the economy due to the national Coronavirus quarantine. The CARES Act will impact individuals and businesses by its tax-savings provisions. […]
Many employees are, for the first time, working from home daily as businesses across the country change their day-to-day operations to protect their employees and the public at large from the novel coronavirus. Just as we have been washing our hands and keeping our distance to protect our health, employees and companies alike should take […]